KEYNOTE BREAKOUT Title: In-Time, On-Going, & Self-directed Professional Development: Cultivating a Personal Learning Network Formatand Location: Lecture A200 (Math Lab) Description: We teach in a time of rapid change, when, for the first time in history, we can not clearly describe the future for which we are preparing our children. This is one reason why learning has become a critical part of what it is to teach.This engaging presentation will describe and demonstrate a number of emerging technologies that are increasingly being used by educators to form and cultivate their Personal Learning Networks — connecting themselves to people and resources that help them do their jobs.Learn how to grow your own connections to information and experiences that help you remain an evolving expertise in your field and an engaged member of your profession. Learn how educators are blogging to both answer and ask questions, engaging in social chatting and attending virtual staff development events, and harnessing the magic of RSS to train valuable information to find them — to be a 21st Century Education. Strands: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Literacy, Multimedia & Design Audience: General Presenter: David Warlick
SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER
Title: SMART Math and Science Formatand Location: Demonstration/Discussion A120 (Classroom) Description: This session focuses on an array of possibilties for utilizing SMART technologies in the Humanities. While simple and broad in scope, these ideas will help you "push the envelope" in your use of SMART technologies. Audience: Math and Science Strands: Student Engagement, Multimedia & Design Presenter: SMART Facilitators
GENERAL SESSIONS Title:Foreign Language Storytelling With The Smartboard Format and Location: Demonstration, Lecture, Discussion C208 (Classroom) Description: By combining the SMART Board and storytelling, engaging lessons can be created for students of all levels in their exploration of language and vocabulary aquistion. In this session, we'll explore how this is a great way to introduce vocabulary in a creative and fun way--and get students to converse in the target language in less intimidating class environments. There will also be time for a discussion component where we will brainstorm and collaborate on other possible applications. Audience: Foreign Language Strands: Critical Thinking, Literacy, Multimedia Presenter: Todd Keeler
Title:Today's Problem Solving In Automotive Technology Format and Location: Demonstration, Lecture C109 (Classroom) Description: This presentation will include problem solving techniques used by students to make difficult automotive repairs. The use od ALLDATA online diagnostic aids and NAPA PROLINK allow all students to:
Clarify Purposes and Goals
Identify the problem
Employ reasoning skills
Identify solutions to the problem and impact
Select and implement a solution to a problem
Audience: Content Specific The information demonstrated in the workshop will assist students in utilizing a repair software for general problem solving skills. Identify how students can research specific recalls, campaigns, and use ALLDATA to identify the manufacturer's specifications for system parameters, operation and potential malfunctions. Strands: Assessment, Critical Thinking, Student Projects Presenter: Frank Bexes
Title: Designing a Hybrid Course: The Power of a Multi-Dimensional Learning Space Format and Location: Demonstration, Workshop F216 (Classroom) Description: With digital tools, classrooms can extend beyond the four walls and become engaging communities for students 24/7. In this session, we will explore the power of creating a multi-dimensional learning space and how all classes can make use of technology regardless of the subject matter. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the various examples created by the PE Leaders, a two year hybrid course requiring students to utilize various modes of technology including Google Sites and Moodle. Within these areas, students create and update websites, participate in online discussions, and take refresher quizzes before teaching various units. If time allows, we will engage in hands-on activities. Audience: General Strands: Collaboration, Student Project Presenter: Jessica Roby
Title: What's It Like to Teach with the TI-Nspire CAS? Formatand Location: Demonstration, Workshop A241 (Classroom) Description: We will share some experiences from the past two years of piloting math courses using the TI-Nspire CAS, and provide a hands-on of basic operations with the calculator geared toward teaching Advanced Algebra and Precalculus. Please bring your handheld device or software installed on your laptop. Audience: Mathematics, Science Strands: Collaboration , Communication, Critical Thinking Presenter: Natalie Jakucyn and Ken Kerr
Title: Community Building Formatand Location: Lecture Spartan Conference Room Description: Blogs, Wikis and iMovie...Oh my! This presentation will discuss how technology can be used as an efficient and effective tool for creating a collaborative community of learners. What we already do to create this type of environment still works, but these tools can make it better! It will be beneficial for administrators and teachers alike. Audience: General Strands: Assessment, Collaboration , Communication, Critical Thinking, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects Presenter: Joan Gallagher-Bolos
Title: RSS: Bringing the Information to You Format and Location: Lecture, Workshop, Demonstration A128 (Classroom) Description: Stay informed! Save time! Get updated content from your favorite news and information sources (including some of our subscription magazine databases!) without having to check each site individually. This session will introduce RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds, web feed formats that allow you to grab information from the internet & bring it to you. Participants will learn what RSS is and how to set up a feed reader to get information on demand. Audience: General Strands: Communication, Literacy Presenter: Kris Jacobson
Title: What Are Students Doing Behind Your Back? Formatand Location: Demonstration, Discussion A150a (Library Lab) Description: It's revealing to see the process students undergo to complete homework assignments. Get an inside peek at the kinds of questions your students ask outside of class, the types of resources they access at home, and the time of day (or night) they are working. We will examine student use of two library subscription services to understand how they contribute to student learning in your classes. Once you know what services and materials are at Glenbrook students’ fingertips, you can encourage them to take advantage of these resources. If you want your students to get more from their homework or projects than Google has to offer, this is the session for you! Audience: General Strands: Communication, Literacy, Student Projects Presenter: Ana Peso, Sherri Koeppen, Sue Eddington
Title: Top Ten Web 2.0 Tools Format and Location: Lecture, Demonstration F211 (Classroom) Description: Quick overview of ten easy to access web 2.0 tools. They are 100% web based and interactive. I will describe the tools, demonstrate sign in procedure and some simple uses. Audience: General Strands: Collaboration , Communication, Literacy, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects Presenter: Bill Horine
Title: Keynote software-Better Presentations Formatand Location: Lecture, Workshop, Demonstration C210 (Classroom) Description: Keynote is a software application which is part of the iWork suite by Apple. Come learn the features of this program that we all have but do not use! Make better presentations to captivate your audience with smoother transitions, animations and effects. BYOL please. Audience: General Strands: Communication, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects Presenter: Jorge Zamora
Title: Intermediate Word and Teacher Folder use for the Curious Format,Time, and Location: Workshop, Demonstration F102 (Bus. Lab) Description: This session will show you how to get the most out of Microsoft Word, as well as becoming more efficient with computer file management. Participants will review keyboard tricks and the creation of professional documents, including using Word Art, manipulating pictures, page borders, footers, and much more. We will also go over how to use the To Stu and To Teach folders to minimize your paper use. All students will achieve a transformation of their skills, and therefore themselves, in a near spiritual sense. Audience: General Strands: Communication, Literacy, Student Projects Presenter: Tim Drevline
Title: Creating Simple Videos with Photostory 3 Formatand Location: Demonstration F107 (Classroom) Description: Photostory 3 is a simple free software application that can be used in a variety of instruction settings to create surprisingly powerful video. This presentation showcases the program and focuses on how to design, implement, and assess student video projects. Leave the session with a new tool and a set of processes that that enable you and your students to be successful creating video media. Audience: General Strands: Assessment, Communication, Literacy, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects Presenter: David Jakes
Title: The World at Their Fingertips: Project Based Learning with Google Earth Formatand Location: Hands-On, Demonstration A138 (Classroom) Description: Give students the opportunity to express learning and create connections within a real world context. Explore ways to design collaborative projects for your students that incorporate text, multimedia and Google Earth within your subject area. This session is hands on, allowing attendees to discover the exciting ways Google Earth can enhance project-based learning in the classroom. Audience: General Strands: Collaboration , Critical Thinking, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects Presenter: Lori Sue Natt
Title: Image Sources: How to find and use images…legally! Formatand Location: Lecture, Workshop F207 (Classroom) Description: A picture is worth a thousand words… so why don’t we use more of them? Explore the world of Creative Commons, Flickr and other image resources and how to use available images. We’ll discuss Copyright and Creative Commons issues as well as how to help your students respect intellectual property and appropriately use images they find. Audience: General Strands: Communication, Literacy, Multimedia & Design Presenter: Lisa Sly
Title: For the Record: Recording and Publishing PowerPoint Presentations Format and Location: Lecture, Workshop F201 (Classroom) Description: Looking for a simple way to record and post presentations or lectures? Take your presentations outside of the classroom walls by converting your PowerPoints into movies that can be shared in a variety of ways with your students! Participants will learn how to narrate and record presentations that can easily be posted or published in a private or public way. Also, participants will learning about SlideShare as one way of sharing presentations! Audience: General Strands: Communication, Multimedia & Design Presenter: Stephanie Bitter
Title: Writing in the Digital Age Formatand Location: Demonstration, Discussion Green and Gold Conference Room Description: With the digital age upon us, participatory media is shifting traditionally held concepts of communication and collaboration. In this session, we will explore the potential of participatory media to enhance the writing experience and create collaborative opportunities independent of time, space, and place. We will also investigate assessment strategies when writing and submitting works digitally. Audience: General Strands: Assessment, Collaboration, Communication, Literacy Presenter: Jenny Jordan, Ryan Bretag
Title: Exploring the Depths of Assistive Technology Formatand Location: Demonstration, Hands-On F214 (Special Education Lab) Description: Instructional technology is having a profound impact on every facet of education. Assistive technology is one of those areas that continues to shift with the technology and this presentation will showcase some of this technology being used by teachers. Join a group of teachers from the special education department to see some of the different types of assistive technology used by students at GBN and have the opportunity to experiment with these tools. Audience: Special Education and General Strands: Assessment, Collaboration , Critical Thinking, Literacy, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects Presenter: Darin Sullivan, Kelli Cooper, Pearl Lee, Lori Stutzman
Breakout Session Two
KEYNOTE BREAKOUT
Title: In-Time, On-Going, & Self-directed Professional Development: Cultivating a Personal Learning Network
Format and Location: Lecture A200 (Math Lab)
Description: We teach in a time of rapid change, when, for the first time in history, we can not clearly describe the future for which we are preparing our children. This is one reason why learning has become a critical part of what it is to teach.This engaging presentation will describe and demonstrate a number of emerging technologies that are increasingly being used by educators to form and cultivate their Personal Learning Networks — connecting themselves to people and resources that help them do their jobs.Learn how to grow your own connections to information and experiences that help you remain an evolving expertise in your field and an engaged member of your profession. Learn how educators are blogging to both answer and ask questions, engaging in social chatting and attending virtual staff development events, and harnessing the magic of RSS to train valuable information to find them — to be a 21st Century Education.
Strands: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Literacy, Multimedia & Design
Audience: General
Presenter: David Warlick
SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER
Title: SMART Math and Science
Format and Location: Demonstration/Discussion A120 (Classroom)
Description: This session focuses on an array of possibilties for utilizing SMART technologies in the Humanities. While simple and broad in scope, these ideas will help you "push the envelope" in your use of SMART technologies.
Audience: Math and Science
Strands: Student Engagement, Multimedia & Design
Presenter: SMART Facilitators
GENERAL SESSIONS
Title: Foreign Language Storytelling With The Smartboard
Format and Location: Demonstration, Lecture, Discussion C208 (Classroom)
Description: By combining the SMART Board and storytelling, engaging lessons can be created for students of all levels in their exploration of language and vocabulary aquistion. In this session, we'll explore how this is a great way to introduce vocabulary in a creative and fun way--and get students to converse in the target language in less intimidating class environments. There will also be time for a discussion component where we will brainstorm and collaborate on other possible applications.
Audience: Foreign Language
Strands: Critical Thinking, Literacy, Multimedia
Presenter: Todd Keeler
Title: Today's Problem Solving In Automotive Technology
Format and Location: Demonstration, Lecture C109 (Classroom)
Description: This presentation will include problem solving techniques used by students to make difficult automotive repairs. The use od ALLDATA online diagnostic aids and NAPA PROLINK allow all students to:
- Clarify Purposes and Goals
- Identify the problem
- Employ reasoning skills
- Identify solutions to the problem and impact
- Select and implement a solution to a problem
Audience: Content Specific The information demonstrated in the workshop will assist students in utilizing a repair software for general problem solving skills. Identify how students can research specific recalls, campaigns, and use ALLDATA to identify the manufacturer's specifications for system parameters, operation and potential malfunctions.Strands: Assessment, Critical Thinking, Student Projects
Presenter: Frank Bexes
Title: Designing a Hybrid Course: The Power of a Multi-Dimensional Learning Space
Format and Location: Demonstration, Workshop F216 (Classroom)
Description: With digital tools, classrooms can extend beyond the four walls and become engaging communities for students 24/7. In this session, we will explore the power of creating a multi-dimensional learning space and how all classes can make use of technology regardless of the subject matter. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the various examples created by the PE Leaders, a two year hybrid course requiring students to utilize various modes of technology including Google Sites and Moodle. Within these areas, students create and update websites, participate in online discussions, and take refresher quizzes before teaching various units. If time allows, we will engage in hands-on activities.
Audience: General
Strands: Collaboration, Student Project
Presenter: Jessica Roby
Title: What's It Like to Teach with the TI-Nspire CAS?
Format and Location: Demonstration, Workshop A241 (Classroom)
Description: We will share some experiences from the past two years of piloting math courses using the TI-Nspire CAS, and provide a hands-on of basic operations with the calculator geared toward teaching Advanced Algebra and Precalculus. Please bring your handheld device or software installed on your laptop.
Audience: Mathematics, Science
Strands: Collaboration , Communication, Critical Thinking
Presenter: Natalie Jakucyn and Ken Kerr
Title: Community Building
Format and Location: Lecture Spartan Conference Room
Description: Blogs, Wikis and iMovie...Oh my! This presentation will discuss how technology can be used as an efficient and effective tool for creating a collaborative community of learners. What we already do to create this type of environment still works, but these tools can make it better! It will be beneficial for administrators and teachers alike.
Audience: General
Strands: Assessment, Collaboration , Communication, Critical Thinking, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects
Presenter: Joan Gallagher-Bolos
Title: RSS: Bringing the Information to You
Format and Location: Lecture, Workshop, Demonstration A128 (Classroom)
Description: Stay informed! Save time! Get updated content from your favorite news and information sources (including some of our subscription magazine databases!) without having to check each site individually. This session will introduce RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds, web feed formats that allow you to grab information from the internet & bring it to you. Participants will learn what RSS is and how to set up a feed reader to get information on demand.
Audience: General
Strands: Communication, Literacy
Presenter: Kris Jacobson
Title: What Are Students Doing Behind Your Back?
Format and Location: Demonstration, Discussion A150a (Library Lab)
Description: It's revealing to see the process students undergo to complete homework assignments. Get an inside peek at the kinds of questions your students ask outside of class, the types of resources they access at home, and the time of day (or night) they are working. We will examine student use of two library subscription services to understand how they contribute to student learning in your classes. Once you know what services and materials are at Glenbrook students’ fingertips, you can encourage them to take advantage of these resources. If you want your students to get more from their homework or projects than Google has to offer, this is the session for you!
Audience: General
Strands: Communication, Literacy, Student Projects
Presenter: Ana Peso, Sherri Koeppen, Sue Eddington
Title: Top Ten Web 2.0 Tools
Format and Location: Lecture, Demonstration F211 (Classroom)
Description: Quick overview of ten easy to access web 2.0 tools. They are 100% web based and interactive. I will describe the tools, demonstrate sign in procedure and some simple uses.
Audience: General
Strands: Collaboration , Communication, Literacy, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects
Presenter: Bill Horine
Title: Keynote software-Better Presentations
Format and Location: Lecture, Workshop, Demonstration C210 (Classroom)
Description: Keynote is a software application which is part of the iWork suite by Apple. Come learn the features of this program that we all have but do not use! Make better presentations to captivate your audience with smoother transitions, animations and effects. BYOL please.
Audience: General
Strands: Communication, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects
Presenter: Jorge Zamora
Title: Intermediate Word and Teacher Folder use for the Curious
Format, Time, and Location: Workshop, Demonstration F102 (Bus. Lab)
Description: This session will show you how to get the most out of Microsoft Word, as well as becoming more efficient with computer file management. Participants will review keyboard tricks and the creation of professional documents, including using Word Art, manipulating pictures, page borders, footers, and much more. We will also go over how to use the To Stu and To Teach folders to minimize your paper use. All students will achieve a transformation of their skills, and therefore themselves, in a near spiritual sense.
Audience: General
Strands: Communication, Literacy, Student Projects
Presenter: Tim Drevline
Title: Creating Simple Videos with Photostory 3
Format and Location: Demonstration F107 (Classroom)
Description: Photostory 3 is a simple free software application that can be used in a variety of instruction settings to create surprisingly powerful video. This presentation showcases the program and focuses on how to design, implement, and assess student video projects. Leave the session with a new tool and a set of processes that that enable you and your students to be successful creating video media.
Audience: General
Strands: Assessment, Communication, Literacy, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects
Presenter: David Jakes
Title: The World at Their Fingertips: Project Based Learning with Google Earth
Format and Location: Hands-On, Demonstration A138 (Classroom)
Description: Give students the opportunity to express learning and create connections within a real world context. Explore ways to design collaborative projects for your students that incorporate text, multimedia and Google Earth within your subject area. This session is hands on, allowing attendees to discover the exciting ways Google Earth can enhance project-based learning in the classroom.
Audience: General
Strands: Collaboration , Critical Thinking, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects
Presenter: Lori Sue Natt
Title: Image Sources: How to find and use images…legally!
Format and Location: Lecture, Workshop F207 (Classroom)
Description: A picture is worth a thousand words… so why don’t we use more of them? Explore the world of Creative Commons, Flickr and other image resources and how to use available images. We’ll discuss Copyright and Creative Commons issues as well as how to help your students respect intellectual property and appropriately use images they find.
Audience: General
Strands: Communication, Literacy, Multimedia & Design
Presenter: Lisa Sly
Title: For the Record: Recording and Publishing PowerPoint Presentations
Format and Location: Lecture, Workshop F201 (Classroom)
Description: Looking for a simple way to record and post presentations or lectures? Take your presentations outside of the classroom walls by converting your PowerPoints into movies that can be shared in a variety of ways with your students! Participants will learn how to narrate and record presentations that can easily be posted or published in a private or public way. Also, participants will learning about SlideShare as one way of sharing presentations!
Audience: General
Strands: Communication, Multimedia & Design
Presenter: Stephanie Bitter
Title: Writing in the Digital Age
Format and Location: Demonstration, Discussion Green and Gold Conference Room
Description: With the digital age upon us, participatory media is shifting traditionally held concepts of communication and collaboration. In this session, we will explore the potential of participatory media to enhance the writing experience and create collaborative opportunities independent of time, space, and place. We will also investigate assessment strategies when writing and submitting works digitally.
Audience: General
Strands: Assessment, Collaboration, Communication, Literacy
Presenter: Jenny Jordan, Ryan Bretag
Title: Exploring the Depths of Assistive Technology
Format and Location: Demonstration, Hands-On F214 (Special Education Lab)
Description: Instructional technology is having a profound impact on every facet of education. Assistive technology is one of those areas that continues to shift with the technology and this presentation will showcase some of this technology being used by teachers. Join a group of teachers from the special education department to see some of the different types of assistive technology used by students at GBN and have the opportunity to experiment with these tools.
Audience: Special Education and General
Strands: Assessment, Collaboration , Critical Thinking, Literacy, Multimedia & Design, Student Projects
Presenter: Darin Sullivan, Kelli Cooper, Pearl Lee, Lori Stutzman